Peugeot 2008 vs Renault Captur
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 58% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| 2008 | Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 515 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 9 019/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 306 812 | R 298 763 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 223 088 | R 217 236 |
| Value after 5 years | R 232 962 | R 226 851 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Peugeot 2008 →
Peugeot's compact SUV and its main passenger model in SA today, priced from R529,900 after the 2025 facelift. The second generation's cabin and 1.2 turbo engine earned real praise. Resale still trails the T-Cross and Corolla Cross crowd.
Known for: peugeot's current volume seller
Renault Captur →
First sold here in 2015 with 66kW dCi and turbo petrol engines, then quietly withdrawn before returning in 2025 in facelifted second-generation form with a 113kW 1.3 turbo. It plays in the fashion-led end of the compact crossover market. The relaunched range sits well above the Kiger, starting at R515,999.
Known for: style-led compact crossover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Peugeot 2008 or the Renault Captur?
They are close to inseparable: 58% vs 58% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Peugeot 2008 loses about R 223 088 over three years and the Renault Captur loses about R 217 236. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Peugeot 2008 runs about R 9 262 per month and the Renault Captur about R 9 019, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.